Five Reasons Sports -- Miami

5R128- For today's episode, in honor of election day, Ethan put together a 10 question NBA referendum ballot that Chris and guest Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider for NBC Sports. We cover the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler, LeBron, the NBA's scoring outburst, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors Brunt Insurance, BetDSI, and Uncle Al's Sports Cafe 

Disclaimer: We did not stick to sports in this episode. You can't say you weren't warned. Former NFL quarterback Sage Rosenfels joins Ethan and Chris to discuss the work he's doing in Iowa for the Midterms elections and how athletes interact with politics both during and after their playing careers.

5R127- Ethan and Chris are joined by Jon Krawczynski, who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for The Athletic, for an episode on the Jimmy Butler trade talks. We ask what did the Miami Heat offer? When will the Timberwolves cave and trade him? Will a team get desperate enough to trade him? How many people have differing agendas here? And much more Thanks to our sponsors Brunt Insurance and Doral Toyota

5R126- Ethan and Chris wrap up a bizarre 13-6 win over the New York Jets that takes the Miami Dolphins over .500 but still doesn't feel very satisfying. We break down the Reshad Jones pulling himself out of the game according to Adam Gase, how the defense went from terrible to impenetrable in a week, why this offense continues to struggle, Ryan Tannehill's future and potential for playing next week against Green Bay, and a look at the Dolphins chances of making the playoffs. Thanks to our sponsors Brunt Insurance and Uncle Al's Sports Cafe

5R125- Ethan hosts a panel discussion on the current state of the Heat after 7 games and a mediocre start through the prism of the young people in the Five Reasons Sports Network, as Brian Goins and Jack Alfonso of Miami Heat Beat joined fellow millennial Wittyngham. Will the Heat lose young people if it stays like this? What can the Heat do to turn it around? What's the best case scenario for this year's team? We tackle these questions and more. Thanks to our sponsors Miss-Ink and BetDSI

5R124- Marc Hochman joins Ethan and Chris for a free-flowing conversation on his life in radio, working in Miami, working on Dan Le Batard's show, working with Channing Crowder, and why he hates Five Reasons and Podcasts. Thanks to our sponsors Doral Toyota and BetDSI

5R123- Ethan and Chris take a look at the Miami Dolphins at the midseason mark by asking the question in the title of the episode. We're 40 games into Gase's tenure. Has he done enough to impress? Why has an offensive-minded coach had bad offenses? Should he be given a pass for quarterback injuries and roster deficiencies? Ethan brings a litany of convincing stats. Chris debates them. Enjoy Thanks to our sponsors Doral Toyota and BetDSI.

5R122- Ethan and Chris are joined by a pair of great guests. First, we talk to Cliff Floyd of MLB Network about the World Series, the Marlins blueprint, and Victor Victor. Then, (30:10) we're joined by former Dolphins linebacker and current business machine John Offerdahl about the current Miami Dolphins, what was different when he played, an his upcoming Gridiron Grilloff. You can get tickets to that great event here.  Thanks to our sponsor BetQL

5R121- Steve Shaprio of WSVN7 joins Ethan and Chris. He tells some of his best stories from his extensive career in this market, and eventually gets into a one-upping storytelling battle with Ethan.  Thanks to our sponsors BetDSI and BetQL Be sure to come to our Dolphins-Texans watch party at Township in Fort Lauderdale

5R120- Ethan and Chris recap a Miami Dolphins loss to the Detroit Lions at Hard Rock Stadium. We break down what went wrong for the Dolphins defense that only forced one punt today, how Brock Osweiler did in his second start, a litany of Miami injuries ahead of the Thursday night game against Houston, and Devante Parker being inactive despite his agent saying he was healthy. Thanks to our sponsors BetDSI and BetQL

In the latest Five Reasons Sports Network spotlight, we introduce you to three of the podcasts in the network. Smark Your Territory wrestling: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/smark-your-territory/id1419670538?mt=2 Cinco Razones spanish/english Miami sports: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cinco-razones/id1419357626?mt=2&i=1000416844252 Miami Heat Beat: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Enjoy!  

5R119- Ethan and Chris have assembled a team to bring you the very best preview ahead of the NBA season. We're diving into the 5 most interesting teams in the league plus the Miami Heat. We preview (1:50) the Celtics with Jackie MacMullan of ESPN, (20:40) the Raptors with Bruce Arthur of The Toronto Star in Canada, (37:10) the Lakers with Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, (49:35) the Warriors with Mark Medina of Bay Area News Group, (1:04:15) the Rockets with Stefano Fusaro of ESPN, and then we close with (1:13:05) Nekias Duncan of Miami Heat Beat on the Miami Heat. Thanks for listening! Thanks to our sponsors BetDSI and BetQL. Be sure to check out the Miami Heat Beat watch party for the Heat season opener at the Duffy’s in North Miami Beach!

5R118- On the eve of the NBA season, ESPN analyst and former Heat, Magic, and Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy joins the pod to talk about everything going on in basketball at the moment. We run through to the Jimmy Butler trade demand, some of the moves he made as President of the Pistons, how to fix tanking, some of his best memories through his career, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors Doral Toyota, BetDSI, and BetQL.

5R117- Ethan and Chris wrap up an insane Miami football weekend in our usually Monday episode. We start with our reporting on Ryan Tannehill's shoulder injury that eventually kept him out of today's Miami Dolphins game, then discuss Brock Osweiler managing to win it. Plus, a dive on the performance of Albert Wilson, Frank Gore, the Dolphins offensive line and defense, plus more. Then (41:45), a look back on the Miami Hurricanes loss in Virginia to UVA and what's gone wrong for Mark Richt in year 3.

On an extended episode of the War on I-4 Podcast, all four members contribute to the show. Jeremy Tache' and Josh Appel spend far too much time arguing about what UCF's standing would be in the ACC, Tito Benach accurately calls this "the most spoiled podcast ever," and Brian Goins drops knowledge on what makes the Memphis offense so good.  Things are finally heating up on the UCF and USF schedules, and so is this show.   Catch up with other episodes on our patron feed: https://patron.podbean.com/fivereasonssports